Benefits

Coaching offers value for people at any stage in their careers. Why? Because everyone can benefit from sharing best practices and gaining perspectives from others who can help them see their situation and opportunities from a fresh perspective. That's why we organize the Coaching program webinars to serve as whole team learning experiences, and Speed Coaching and 1-1 Coaching models provide a structure for advice at multiple stages in a career. 

Connections through Coaching

"[CoachConnect is a] great program. I'd recommend this for everyone who is looking to get information in any area. ICMA is a fabulous organization and I'd recommend its membership to all aspirants who hope to being in the public sector." 

-Ruchi Gupta, doctoral candidate, National Louis University, Tampa, Florida

"During my career, I have benefited from having a coach and a CAO who supports coaches for the organization’s executive team, including ACAOs. Likewise, I encourage the department directors on my leadership team to seek out a coach as another resource to help them expand their professional and personal development as local government professionals. Doing so often positively impacts the team’s success and the organization’s ability to retain top talent while giving our best to the organization and communities we serve. I encourage anyone interested in leading and growing to take advantage of ICMA’s Coaching Program." 

-Monica Spells, assistant manager, Loudoun County, Virginia

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Peggy Merriss

"ICMA’s coaching program is a phenomenal, and FREE, way to incorporate professional development into your staff’s monthly routine. I personally believe in the value of the coaching program and have seen the impact that it can have on an individual’s local government career progression."

- Peggy Merriss, ICMA Coaching Facilitator and Georgia City/County Management Association Executive Director
 

 

 

 

Former ICMA President Karen Pinkos, discusses why coaching is important

Karen Pinkos on the Importance of Coaching, Pt. 1

 

Karen Pinkos on the Importance of Coaching, Pt. 2